Frank was an individual who wanted to learn how to do everything. He had a veracious appetite for learning, always was interested in furthering his education. Also, in high school basketball, he earned his letter for his sweater- Wow- 1941-1942.
He served in the Army from April 22, 1944 to April 30, 1946 serving under Patton, first working in ship yards as a welder then overseas working as a mechanic and welder. Before serving in the Army, he served in the C.C.C.’s.
In 1946 back in college, he specialized in accounting & taxes. In his 23 years as a banker, beginning in 1950, he started as a bank messenger working up to executive officer & bank manager. Then in 1963 he met the love of his life Clara, “Rosie the Riveter”, who was a fashion buyer for Bon Marche. They were married in 1964.
After leaving the bank, Frank worked for an accounting firm in Yakima and he purchased the firm in 1976. He was also active in the Chamber of Commerce, Veteran of Foreign Wars, Eagles, International Footprinters Assoc. and Order of the Elks in which he was Exalted Ruler of the Ellensburg Lodge.
He was a people person reached out to people as a friend, a great volunteer, a great ability to fix things.
In his later years Frank & Clara had their boat & trailer and took many trout fishing trips, then with his cousin, Gabe. Always lots of fish & fun.
The family would like to say “Thank You” to the wonderful people at Highgate Senior Living and Yakima Valley Memorial Hospice for their great care of Frank.
Frank is survived by brothers Al Fischer of Seattle and Mike Fischer of CA; sisters, Barbara Irwin of Yakima and Carol Johnson of Sunnyside; stepdaughter, Versa Kang and her husband, Lyle; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara in 2002; brothers, Joe, John, Andrew, Anton, Casper, Leo and Adam; sister, Christine Zimmeran.
Visitation will be held at Keith and Keith Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 17 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a vigil service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Yakima valley Memorial Hospice c/o Keith and Keith Funeral Home. To share a memory, visit www.keithandkeith.com.
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